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Mississippi will begin issuing license plates featuring the phrase, “In God We Trust,” starting this month. The redesigned plates also feature the state’s seal emblazoned with the words: “The Great Seal of the State of Mississippi.” This will replacing a design which used to feature blues singer B.B. King. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed the…

A fire destroyed a Texas man’s home leaving little to be salvaged, but his personal Bible survived. Homeowner Charles House believes it is a testament to God’s faithfulness. “He said His Word would not perish, and the Bible did not burn,” House said. “It was scorched but it did not burn. That Man’s Word is…

On the night between Sunday, January 20, 2019, and Monday, January 21, 2019, all of North America will be able to witness the entirety of a total lunar eclipse for the first time in almost 10 years. Portions of the continent have been able to see total eclipses since then, but the last time the…

There were many stories that made Christian headlines in 2018, but these particular stories stood out as noteworthy. Some of these stories challenged us, opened our eyes to new biblical discoveries and encouraged our faith in a major way. What could be more incredible than that? Here are some of the most noteworthy Christian events…

Rabbi Yosef Berger has stated that he believes that recent volcanic activity in the Pacific and the resulting tsunamis are signs that the end of days is fast approaching. “This is a global phenomenon, clear for everyone to see, but the important message is for each individual to understand what is happening as part of…

The Christian communities of the Middle East, descendants of the first Christians, persevere in their faith in Christ. They live in an era with a constant threat of violence, unrest and persecution. The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, recently wrote of the plight of Christians in the Middle East, stating: “Many have left. Hundreds of…

A small-town Alabama police department believes that Satan is responsible for a recent increase in homicides. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Opp Police Department blamed young people who have turned away from God and “embraced Satan” for the spike. The post by the department followed two gunshot killings in Covington County. In a…

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A pastor was followed home, kidnapped and punished for preaching his faith, an anti-persecution watchdog has warned. According to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka, the man was riding home on his motorbike when he was stopped by someone who appeared to be a police officer. Then out of nowhere, he was grabbed…

North Dakota Farmer Gene Hanson is known for plowing creative messages. This particular message was different than anyone he had done before. Instead of using his plow, he used his neighbor’s cows, approximately 150 young black Angus cattle. He wanted to send an important message, a powerful message. “It’s the Christmas season,” Hanson told Fox…

The original owner of an ancient bronze ring has finally been identified after decades of continually thwarted translation efforts. According to the recently deciphered inscription, the ancient owner was none other than Pontius Pilate, the infamous Roman governor who ordered Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. The ring was initially discovered nearly 50 years ago in a dig…

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